industrial designer Markham
Job description
We are looking for an Industrial Designer to join our team as a member of ICON Visual. They will have the opportunity to work with new and existing clients to design and redesign spaces. The ideal candidate will have both educational and working experience in design. This position encourages and expects an individual to enjoy and be experienced in working autonomously.
Primary Responsibilities
· Work alongside the design, graphics, and production teams throughout the project cycle
· Collaborate with our fabrication partners
· Transform initial briefs into concepts for new products, considering current market trends and opportunities that meet aesthetic, cost, and delivery goals
· Create concept sketches by hand and using drafting software
· Prepare complete specifications, including production-ready part files and drawings and a list of materials and estimated costs required for production
· Make presentations and consult on designs with clients, design committees, or product development teams
· Continuously seek opportunities to improve the product by presenting designs and implementing feedback
· Generate creative resolutions to production issues and market feedback; update designs and incorporate findings into future concepts, and execute continuous & preventive plans
· Innovate, improve, and guide development of new or existing manufacturing processes
· Conduct quality checks once jobs are completed
Skills, Experience and Requirements
· Post-secondary education in a related field of design
· Previous experience in an industrial designer role is an asset
· Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and constraints
· Advanced experience with Office (excel, word) and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
· An excellent understanding of various fabrication methods, machining & assembly
· Solid understanding of manufacturing processes to evaluate base costs
· Strong cross-functional, project management capabilities
· Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision
· Experience managing multiple work streams in a dynamic global environment across multiple seasons
Key Competencies
· Artistic and creative ability
· Ability to work in a fast-paced and goal-oriented environment with very tight deadlines
· Strong problem-solving skills
· A motivated person with a positive attitude and good communication skills
· Fluency in English with good communication and written skills
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate requirements and work cross-functionally in a dispersed work environment
· Ability to work independently and work collaboratively as part of a team
· Attention to detail and multi-tasking
ABOUT ICON
ICON was established in 1995 and is a full-service design and signage agency and Canada’s leader in visual communications. ICON is based in Markham, Ontario and features 120,000 square foot state-of-the-art production facility with additional offices in New York, and Montreal. We have two unique divisions - ICON Visual specializes in wide format static graphics & signage and ICON Media specializes in digital signage solutions. We provide a unique one-stop agency for clients in retail, out-of-home advertising, digital, corporate / event marketing, hospitality, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. Our corporate mantra is ‘ALL THINGS VISUAL’ since we offer the best of print and digital to meet the needs of today’s increasingly omnichannel driven marketplace.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ICON is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
ICON is a supporter of AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act). Accommodation will be provided to all applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Please include a summary of the accommodation required in your application email.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Markham, ON L3R 5G2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- industrial design: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
